Jeffrey Mosher welcomes back Ryan Hundt CEO, Michigan Works! Association, Lansing, MI, but serving statewide.

Hear Ryan and Jeffrey discuss down federal funding impacts, WIOA reauthorization urgency, and key challenges ahead for Michigan’s workforce system. in the SoundCloud podcast shared below:

Jeffrey and Ryan cover several topics:

1. What does the end of the federal government shutdown mean for workforce development efforts in Michigan?

2. Why is maintaining funding at the levels set by the Senate Labor-HHS appropriations bill so important right now?

3. What is the status of WIOA reauthorization, and why is reauthorizing this law in early 2026 a top advocacy priority?

4. What specific challenges are Michigan Works! Agencies facing in the months ahead, and how can Congress help? 

For more information: www.michiganworks.org/conference-schedule

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